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Asana of the Month: Brahmacharyasana

Brahmacharyasana – Celibate’s pose Sanskrit: Brahmacharya – control over the senses, asana – pose Brahmacharyasana plays an important therapeutic role in yoga, as this pose enhances masculinity and gives the practitioner sexual control. Furthermore, it transforms sexual energies into finer energies that are necessary on the path to enlightenment. Level: Advanced Duration: 20 seconds – …

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Asana of the Month: Gomukhasana

Gomukasana – cow’s face pose Sanskrit: Go – cow, Mukha – face, Asana – pose This asana was named after the cow face because the final pose resembles it. It should be noted that the cow hold a very special position in India. You can read more about this at the end of this article.